An Emergenic Trait Is Defined as a Trait That

question 246

Multiple Choice

An emergenic trait is defined as a trait that:

• A) is completely due to environmental influences.
• B) is common to all members of a particular racial or ethnic group.
• C) is the result of a unique configuration of many interacting genes.
• D) cannot be measured by any known personality tests.

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Definitions:

Abstractions

The process of extracting the underlying essence or general principles of a concept or an observable phenomenon, often leading to a more generalized understanding.

Formal Operational

Refers to the stage of cognitive development in Piaget's theory where individuals develop the ability to think abstractly and reason logically.

Freud's Arguments

Refers to the theories and concepts developed by Sigmund Freud that suggest the human psyche is structured into three parts: the id, ego, and superego, emphasizing the role of unconscious processes in shaping behavior and personality.

Moral Thinking

The process of reasoning about what, morally, one ought to do, often involving considerations of rights, obligations, benefits to society, fairness, or virtue.